Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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